People and Culture Manager
- Location:
- Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 3rd July 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3003696
- Growth opportunity's
- Supportive team
- Diverse work
People and Culture Manager, up to 170k plus super, 1 day in the office
Your new company
Hays is partnering with a growing, purpose-led organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. Following significant growth and ongoing transformation, the organisation is investing heavily in its people, systems and processes to build a scalable and high-performing workforce.
Your new role
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Leading and executing the People & Culture strategy aligned to organisational growth.
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Acting as a trusted advisor on HR, ER/IR, workforce planning, WHS and organisational development matters.
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Driving HR transformation initiatives across systems, processes, governance and workforce capability.
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Leading workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and performance frameworks.
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Supporting organisational change initiatives and integration activities.
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Building scalable people processes, structures and frameworks.
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Managing compliance across employment legislation, awards, policies and procedures.
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Partnering with leaders to improve employee engagement, capability and retention.
- Leading and developing a growing People & Culture team
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced senior HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and brings a strong balance of strategy and delivery.
You will demonstrate:
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Creating scalable people processes to support future expansion
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Strong ER/IR capability and knowledge of Australian employment legislation (SCHADS highly regarded)
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Background in complex, regulated industries (e.g. community services, healthcare, NFP or similar)
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Experience building or transforming HR functions in growth or change environments
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Delivering transformation initiatives while maintaining operational excellence.
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Strong exposure to WHS, compliance, and risk management frameworks
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HR systems implementation and optimisation.
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate against ambiguity and change
What you'll get in return
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Opportunity to shape and build a growing People & Culture function.
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Exposure to business transformation and organisational growth initiatives.
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Hybrid working flexibility.
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NFP salary packaging benefits.
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A collaborative and purpose-driven culture.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au
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